Federal credit union · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · NCUA charter #716
Bethlehem 1st
Health score 81/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 81
- Health / 100
- $72.5M
- Total assets
- 4,278
- Members
- 12.0%
- Net-worth ratio
Bethlehem 1st - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #716, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Bethlehem 1st - Five Health Pillars
This credit union's pillar breakdown: five 0-100 sub-scores below, which weight-and-sum to the headline health score above. Same underlying NCUA 5300 figures throughout, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)98
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth15
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)64
Weighted composite: 81/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 11.97% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 11.97% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.55% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.03% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -3.71% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 39.76% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $72.5M | 4,278 |
| 2024Q4 | $67.8M | 4,443 |
| 2023Q4 | $69.0M | 4,521 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 716
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Bethlehem
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Bethlehem 1st
4,278 members and $72.5M in total assets sit behind Bethlehem 1st, a federal credit union in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which posts a health score of 81/100 (Excellent) on the five-factor composite, with $25.3M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 and a net worth ratio of 11.97% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. The credit union operates under charter #716 in peer group $50M–$100M, a cohort of 584 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.55% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions sits at 0.963%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 39.76% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.03% on net income of $746K for the period; a not-for-profit cooperative typically runs a modest positive ROA, returning surplus to members through better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders.
Year-over-year membership changed by -3.71%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Community). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
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Sources & disclaimer
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Source: NCUA Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), federal deposit insurance up to $250,000. Not affiliated with NCUA. For informational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethlehem 1st financially healthy?
Bethlehem 1st has a financial health score of 81/100 (Excellent) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 11.97% and delinquency rate of 0.55%.
How does Bethlehem 1st compare to other credit unions?
81/100 is Bethlehem 1st's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions, built from five weighted NCUA metrics - net worth ratio at 30%, delinquency rate at 25%, return on assets at 15%, member growth at 15%, and loan-to-share ratio at 15%.
What is a credit union health score?
A credit union health score is a composite rating (0–100) that combines five financial metrics reported to the NCUA: net worth ratio (capital adequacy), delinquency rate (loan quality), return on assets (profitability), member growth, and loan-to-share ratio (liquidity balance). Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; 60–79 is good; 40–59 is fair; below 40 is weak.
How can I join Bethlehem 1st?
Bethlehem 1st operates under a community charter, meaning membership is generally open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its defined geographic service area, no employer or association tie required. Contact Bethlehem 1st directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Bethlehem 1st?
Federal credit unions like Bethlehem 1st are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the NCUA. Each individual depositor is insured up to $250,000, the same limit as FDIC-insured banks. Bethlehem 1st's net worth ratio of 11.97% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Bethlehem 1st offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Bethlehem 1st are not-for-profit cooperatives, which typically allows them to offer higher savings rates and lower loan rates than banks. Nationally, credit unions average 0.25–0.50% lower auto loan rates and 0.10–0.30% higher savings yields. Contact Bethlehem 1st directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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